Position Overview
The successful candidate will step into an environment with an experienced team already in place across engineering and design, production, and procurement. The mandate is to inspire and uplevel this team through the introduction of KPIs, streamlined procedures, and best-in-class operational processes. The right leader for this role will implement structure, and scalable continuous improvement-while maintaining and building upon the positive momentum and culture that already exists. Strong people skills, a proven record of operational transformation, and a passion for team development are critical success factors.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and oversee processes and procedures to drive plant efficiency, quality, safety, and profitability.
- Benchmark plant performance and operations against industry-leading standards; identify and pursue high-impact process improvements.
- Inspire, mentor, and grow a talented team in engineering, sales support, and product delivery, fostering accountability and a high-performance culture.
- Set the standard for professionalism, communication, and continuous improvement.
- Champion transformational change as the plant moves from an unstructured to a highly disciplined, world-class manufacturing environment.
- Secure buy-in at all levels for newly implemented systems and processes, ensuring effective rollout and adoption.
- Align daily operations with corporate vision and goals, collaborating cross-functionally with other senior leaders.
- Lead operational planning and reviews, leveraging data and KPIs to drive improvement and decision-making.
- Establish and track meaningful metrics for production, quality, delivery, and team performance.
- Report on progress regularly and proactively identify and address any operational gaps.
- Oversee logistics and procurement to ensure smooth plant operations while keeping costs in line.
Ideal Experience & Qualifications
- At least 10 years of operational leadership experience in manufacturing or a similar industrial environment, preferably through a period of high growth transformation.
- Demonstrated success implementing operational KPIs, scalable systems, and structured processes.
- Strong aptitude and passion for developing people and building empowered, high-functioning teams.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; skilled at influencing and inspiring teams at all levels.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Hands-on, approachable, and pragmatic leadership style.
- High EQ
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or similar; advanced degrees or certifications are assets.
